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I personally like to move them out of cattails into surrounding grass. I have couple spots where it works like a champ. Way to many shot birds are “lost” in cattails.

Is Des Plaines still open and how is the hunting? I hunted there for 35 years before moving to Minnesota 4 years ago. I loved the convenience and it allowed me to play hooky for a couple hours before work. Minnesota has a ton of public available.

That's the spirit, Goose!

Quick poll of how many people hunt during the deer season? I'll stay out of the fields the first weekend and load up on high level of blaze thereafter. Anyone stay home? It's a long time to be out of the field.

I ended up leaving her at home. She’ll be in SoDak in a couple weeks. We will be spaying her after 2 cycles which will conclude in a week or so.

My wife suggested a chastity belt for her. Talk about a fashion statement

Her timing really sucks. Would love to hear some opinions on this. 7 Guys and 4 other dogs who have been neutered or spayed. I'm tempted to leave her at home as I'll be back two weeks later and hunting solo and she'll be done. Thoughts ?

I'm a fan of RexSpecs. Primarily use them when in cattails and the nasty stuff. Had too many eye abrasions over the years not to try them. Itxs cheap insurance and the dogs look like badass. Take the lense out and take the dog for walks. They get the idea fast and don't want to pry them off. I...

Looking for some feedback good or bad on either Tristar Viper G2 or Weatherby Element. Both seem to have decent reviews and positive customer support. Appreciate any feedback.

Moved to MN from Illinois. We had managed dove fields that for the first 3 days they had a lottery to hunt and thereafter an onsite site sign up that limited the the # of hunters. Worked really well and had sunflower drawing the birds in.

Sundance Kennels Bristol WI just over the boarder.

Back from Sodak. Everything turned out perfect on the licensing. It does set the date at 1/27/25. I've never seen some many hens in my life.

Be patient. I don't expect my dogs to get it until 50 plus bird encounters. Like others are saying bring the dog to game farm along with a check cord and work the wind. Some breeds come along faster than others. Birds make bird dogs NOT time.

Heading out on Friday then!

Can someone confirm that I if buy license on 12/15 can I hunt 12/15-12/20 and then use the balance for fall of 2024?